Volunteers needed for Christmas dinner

Wednesday

Dec 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Volunteers are needed for the 17th Annual Free Christmas Diner. The dinner will be on Christmas Day at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin.

Volunteers are needed for the 17th Annual Free Christmas Diner. The dinner will be on Christmas Day at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin.The dinner will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Doors will open at 11:15 a.m.To make reservations to attend the dinner, call Jody and Merlin Miller at 620-241-1292 on or before Dec. 23.To make reservations for carry-out our delivered meals, call 620-241-1292.Approximately 250 volunteers are needed for setup in the community building and at the senior center for preparing the meal on Dec. 24 and 25. Volunteers are also needed for table waiters and help on the food line.Families with children are welcome to help with the age of the child taken into consideration.Those interested in volunteering can call Barbara Greischar at 620-245-0313.Those planning to volunteer and make a reservation to eat should call both numbers.The entire McPherson community and surrounding area are invited to attend this free meal.Food that is left over after all are served can be picked up. Those picking up leftovers should bring their own containers.The dinner is paid for through the generosity of area businesses, grants and individuals and is served by community volunteers.Those who would like to help with expenses can mail a donation to Community Thanksgiving, Inc. P.O. Box 14 McPherson, KS 67460.

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